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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well
He made the sea; it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
bending the knee before the Lord, our maker,
For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness,
when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Forty years I endured that generation.
I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger,
“They shall not enter into my rest.”
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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c h
on December 28th, 2024 at 0:00
Happy Birthday, Ma. May you rest in Peace. Amen.
Thomas Hassen
on December 27th, 2024 at 22:06
I pray for Gabigal and her husband. May God hold you in his hand and give you peace. God bless you, sister.
Ashe Griffin
on December 27th, 2024 at 21:56
Thank you, wonderful prayer warriors, for all your prayers. Chrystle (our cancer-free miracle) was in surgery to correct problems with her skin grafts today. I pray the surgeon's hands were able to fix the problems she has been having. Thank you, my Lord, Jesus.
MaryJo123
on December 27th, 2024 at 18:51
For L. F. Mc Conchie, who was buried today. A beautiful soul, who loved God more than anything. May the Peace of God be with her.
Rocio Gomez
on December 27th, 2024 at 12:27
today I want to pray for everyone who's dealing with anxieties depression psychosis and any type of feelings that will keep them from prayer I pray for their family members as well for they too suffer with them. Mary Mother intercede for them. Amen.
David Teegarden
on December 27th, 2024 at 12:26
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Neil,,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Bill,John,Ed,James, Bud,Shawn,Rock,Archie,Donna,Shirley,Judy,Billy,Carol,Elena,Charlotte,Rosemary,Steve,my uncle,my aunt May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace
Rocio Gomez
on December 27th, 2024 at 12:25
For my friend Jovan who is struggling with addictions. He wants to stop he mentioned today. And I ask For our Mother's intercession that He may successfully be Healed of the spirit of addiction and be blessed with the Spirit of perseverance. Amen
David Teegarden
on December 27th, 2024 at 12:20
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,FR David,FR Jerry,FR Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D,Fr Austin,DCNS-Mauel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glee Healing-Miguel,Missy,Patti,Diane,Sophie,Jackie,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Joe V,Joe R,Laura,Barbara,Christina, Duffys,Leslie,Jake,Seth,Ruth
Nathan
on December 27th, 2024 at 9:05
Lord pour out unmerited on DJ and Justis hope and faith. Let them no longer hold onto their sin and repent.
Rhonda George
on December 27th, 2024 at 8:59
Lord, Thank you for bringing All Angels and Saints to Assist, especially St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. Pray for us. Amen
Kelly
on December 27th, 2024 at 7:31
For Phyllis, who suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed. For her swift recovery, and for graces for her family who support her.
Tom
on December 27th, 2024 at 6:44
For the praise of God who is merciful and gracious, and for blessings on my family, pray.
gabigale
on December 26th, 2024 at 22:41
Please pray for my husband Charlie as we were told today his cancer which to started in his kidney has shown up in bone and liver. He will start treatment next week to slow it Pray strength, for him and God’s Love to comfort and guide him. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
Tom
on December 26th, 2024 at 18:16
For the praise of God whose witnesses shed their blood for his Word, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Rhonda George
on December 26th, 2024 at 10:27
Lord, Please watch over your children for Safe travels during this Glorious Season and Mostly Happy Birthday Jesus! Amen
A.Therese TOCarm
on December 26th, 2024 at 7:55
For KC, a special intention and need.
Nathan
on December 26th, 2024 at 7:29
Lord deliver DJ and Justis from their foes. Redeem them in the blood of Christ. Adopt them as your children.
Michael Arcaroli
on December 25th, 2024 at 17:58
I pray for all priests, especially in my parish. That God may strengthen, comfort and bless their priesthood. I pray that God enlightens are youth to answer the call to religious life to become priests, deacons, sisters and missionaries.
Michael Connor
on December 25th, 2024 at 17:44
My good friend’s Brother-in-law Nick died last night suddenly. Please ask God to have mercy on his soul. Thank you.
Thomas Deely
on December 25th, 2024 at 17:31
....and also that we learn to WORK, COOPERATE, FORGIVE and LABOR together for a New Day in a newly reconciled world..AMEN
Thomas Deely
on December 25th, 2024 at 17:30
All This Night My Heart rejoices...a most lovely hymn beautifully sung by Kathleen Lindquist...It reminds me to pray and HOPE that not just on the night of Christ´s Birth but today...in all times and on all spaces of our earth and world frictions either end or are alleviated and we all learn to SPEA
Jon
on December 25th, 2024 at 17:02
For my vocation as a oblate of saint Benedict. that God will help me be my trueself in him.
Valerie Snipes
on December 25th, 2024 at 9:10
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ellen warrington
on December 25th, 2024 at 6:29
On this Christmas morning I pray for all those who pray here and their families that God bless them and fill their lives with joy and love and peace. Amen
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